Parasports

This July to celebrate disability pride The Rookie Reporters will be introducing a new storyline and a new chapter for para athletes to have their story told it will be called “THE RISE. THE RECOGNITION. THE GAME. THE STORY.” Campaign which is dedicated to share the voices, experiences, and journeys of athletes whose stories too often go untold. Image Description: Large text outlined in blue saying THE RISE. THE RECOGNITION. THE GAME. THE STORY. And dark blue text saying THE

Did you know the blind football Asian Cup is taking place in Japan this April? Here’s everything you need to know! (Image credit to Nailah Gajia) About the tournament: The IBSA Blind Football Asian Cup is a major international competition for visually impaired athletes in Asia. It takes place every 2 years (biennially) and serves a major place in qualifying for the Paralympics and World Championships. The tournament is organised by the International Blind Sports Federation, a

Following a miraculous Winter Olympics hockey treble, viewers all over the world have been curious about the impressive sport of Para Ice Hockey and the teams giving it such an iconic name. Read ahead to learn more about the sport and the history behind it! (Image credit to https://Paralympic.org ) Para Ice Hockey was invented in the early 1960s in a rehabilitation centre in Stockholm, by a group of Swedes who were physically disabled and wanted to continue playing hockey. Th